ATLANTA, Sept 5 (v7n)- A 14-year-old boy opened fire at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Wednesday, killing two fellow students and two teachers while wounding nine others. The suspect, identified as Colt Gray, had previously been interviewed by law enforcement regarding online threats related to a school shooting. He was taken into custody shortly after the incident, armed with an AR platform style weapon or semiautomatic rifle.

Investigators report that he acted alone, but the motivation behind the shooting remains unclear. Those killed include students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, both 14, and teachers Richard Aspinwall, 39, and Christina Irimie, 53. Fortunately, all nine injured individuals are expected to recover.The FBI revealed that it had investigated online threats earlier this year related to a potential school shooting, involving a 13-year-old who denied making any threats. Local law enforcement had previously monitored the situation but found no probable cause for an arrest.

The shooting reignited national discussions about gun control and the ongoing tragedy of gun violence in the United States. In Winder, residents gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor the victims, expressing their grief and solidarity in the face of tragedy.In response to the shooting, President Joe Biden called for "common-sense gun safety legislation," and Vice President Kamala Harris labeled the event a "senseless tragedy." Former President Donald Trump shared his condolences on social media, expressing sorrow for the victims.

Meanwhile, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp emphasized that the focus should remain on investigating the incident and mourning the lives lost. This incident marks the first planned school shooting of the new academic year, contributing to an ongoing national debate over gun laws and the Second Amendment in a country that has witnessed numerous school shootings over the past two decades.